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10 months, 1 week ago

‘Dune: Part Two’ review, Gulzar interview

Around Tinsel Town >> Bidding adieu to Pankaj Udhas, Kumar Sahani Ghazal star and the elegiac voice of a generation, Pankaj Udhas, passed away due to prolonged illness at 72. He was immortalised by songs like ‘Chitthi Aayi Hai’ and ‘Jeeye To Jeeyen Kaise’. Two days before Udhas’ death, director and screenwriter Kumar Shahani, known for landmark films like ‘Maya …

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10 months, 1 week ago

‘Joshua: Imai Pol Kaakha’ movie review: Gautham Menon loses the plot — hook, line and sinker — in this chaotic mess

The Hindu

Suriya, son of Krishnan. And yet, the ‘GVM hero’ — however worn out the image of a shirt-tucked-in, bracelet-clad man has become — still finds a special place among audiences, as the recent re-releases of several Gautham Menon films have proved. Even with a film like Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu, Gautham Menon wrote a protagonist in Silambarasan’s Muthu who didn’t quite …

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1 year, 1 month ago

'Just a few more days': Dhruva Natchathiram postponed last minute

India TV News

Chiyaan Vikram's Dhruva Natchathiram has been postponed again. It might take a day or two, says Gautham Vasudev Menon Gautham Menon stated that despite trying their best to release the film, it was not possible. Gautham Vasudev Menon produced the movie Dhruva Natchathiram under Ondraga Entertainment and Oruvurilioru Films. Meanwhile, Gautham Menon said that he is doing films as an …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Gautham Menon interview: How ‘Dhruva Natchathiram’ pushed him to the very edge, and why he’s stronger for it

The Hindu

It is a little unnerving that Gautham Menon appears so calm when we meet him at his charming Besant Nagar office. But every time I’ve faced a brick wall, thankfully, I have decided to go ahead and figure out how to break it.” “After 22 years, if I’m still around, and if there’s a decent buzz around a film of …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Interview: Sundeep Kishan says the gangster drama movie ‘Michael’ has changed him as an actor and a person

The Hindu

Actor Sundeep Kishan considers his new movie Michael, directed by Ranjit Jeyakodi, to be his most special film yet. Working on Michael has changed me as an actor and as a person.” Having seen the first cut of the film recently, Sundeep believes that Michael will introduce the audience to Ranjit’s remarkable vision. Ranjit has an original voice as a …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Gautham Menon calls Ekk Deewana Tha a 'mistake': 'I shouldn't have done that'

Hindustan Times

Gautham Vasudev Menon is not proud of his work in the 2012 film Ekk Deewana Tha, so much so that he doesn't even like to own his work in it. In 2012, Gautham redirected the film for the Hindi audience as Ekk Deewana Tha. Here, I was trying to remake.” Gautham compared Ekk Deewana Tha to Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa as he …

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2 years, 3 months ago

'I don’t know if RRR is Oscar material, honestly', says director Gautham Menon

Hindustan Times

Director Gautham Menon has said he doesn't think that SS Rajamouli's RRR is 'Oscar material'. Gautham Menon thinks SS Rajamouli's RRR, starring Jr NTR and Ram Charan, is not 'Oscar material'. Speaking with India Today, Gautham talked about RRR and Chhello Show, “There's another film that has been selected so I haven't seen that film. Ahead of FFI's announcement, people …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Gautham Menon reacts after journalist mistakes him for Mani Ratnam, fan says: 'No words to explain presence of mind'

Hindustan Times

Filmmaker Gautham Vasudev Menon found himself in an awkward position when an interviewer mistook him for Mani Ratnam in a recent interview during the promotions of his latest release, Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu. Gautham was asked about his experience of directing Chekka Chivantha Vaanam, originally directed by Mani Ratnam, and his smart response has been hailed by many people on social …

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2 years, 3 months ago

‘Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu’ movie review: Simbu and Gautham Menon are superb in this very ordinary gangster drama

The Hindu

The dying embers of a forest fire end up elsewhere as a flame-throwing machine. At least this seems to be the lyrical idea that must have ignited a spark in Gautham Menon to adapt Jeyamohan’s short story, now as Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu. Let’s get this out of the way: Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu isn’t your regular gangster film. Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu …

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2 years, 4 months ago

VTK Trailer: Manoj Bajpayee narrates the gripping tale of Silambarasan aka STR starrer | WATCH

India TV News

VTK or Venthu Thaninthathu Kaadu starring Silambarasan aka STR is one of the most anticipated films of the year. Take a look: Netizens reactions Fans are on cloud nine after witnessing the epic trailer of the film and that too with the narration of one and only Manoj Bajpayee. He said, "When director Gautham Menon and writer Jeyamohan discussed this …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Silambarasan Resumes Shooting For Pathu Thala, Shares Stills From The Sets

News 18

Actor Silambarasan is back on the sets of his upcoming film Pathu Thala. Gautham Karthik and Priya Bhavani Shankar are expected to also join the current schedule as the upcoming film stars both the actors in crucial roles. The Silambarasan-starrer is the official Telugu remake of the Kannada blockbuster hit Mufti, which was headlined by Gautham Karthik, Priya Bhavani Shankar, …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Vikram trends on Twitter after posing for picture with Gautham Menon. Here's why

Hindustan Times

Filmmaker Gautham Menon’s Tamil spy thriller Dhruva Natchathiram has been in the making for a very long time. Amid rumours that the project has been shelved, Gautham’s latest Instagram post featuring a picture with Vikram has got fans excited as they feel the project is finally back on track. Tipped to be the biggest film in Gautham Menon’s career, the …

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2 years, 10 months ago

Gautham Menon To Make A Romantic Film With Tamil Comedy Icon Vadivelu

News 18

Director Gautham Menon, who is known for his romantic movies, has confirmed that he is making a film with actor and comedy icon Vadivelu. Gautham Menon expressed confidence that Vadivelu can play any role and is able to sweep anyone off their feet with his style. “I am making a film with Vadivelu actually,” Gautham said while responding to a …

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2 years, 11 months ago

Arpudham Fame Raghava Lawrence in Gautham Menon’s Vendu Thaninathu Kaadu?

News 18

Rumour has it that Raghava Lawrence will be seen in director Gautham Vasudev Menon’s upcoming film. Gautham Menon is directing Vendu Thaninathu Kaadu, produced by Ishari Ganesh, featuring Silambarasan TR in the lead role. Simbu was last seen on the pandemic short film Karthik Dial Seytha Yenn directed by Gautham. According to reports, Raghava Lawrence has joined the cast of …

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3 years, 5 months ago

Silambarasan begins shooting Gautham Menon's Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu in Tiruchendur

India Today

Silambarasan AKA Simbu took to Instagram on Friday to reveal the first-look poster from his next, Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu. SILAMBARASAN BEGINS SHOOTING VENDHU THANINDHATHU KAADU IN TIRUCHENDUR The first-look poster of Silambarasan’s Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu was revealed on Friday, August 6. Here’s the post: ALL ABOUT VENDHU THANINDHATHU KAADU Directed by Gautham Menon, Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu will see Simbu in …

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3 years, 5 months ago

Navarasa actors Parvathy Thiruvothu, Gautham Menon, Siddharth weigh in on their complex characters in Netflix Tamil anthology

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Netflix’s much-awaited Tamil anthology series Navarasa has been the biggest talking point among all OTT releases from the Tamil film industry in this quarter of the year. Ace filmmaker Gautham Menon has carried out roles of both actor and director in two different films in the anthology, namely Peace by Karthik Subbaraj and Guitar Kambi Mele Nindru - a musical …

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3 years, 5 months ago

Navarasa Review: Mani Ratnam's Netflix anthology on 9 emotions is a mixed bag

India Today

If not for Mani Ratnam and Jayendra Panchapakesan, such an attempt wouldn't have been possible in the Tamil film industry. Title: Edhiri Emotion: Compassion Director Bejoy Nambiar’s Edhiri is the first film of the lot. Title: Project Agni Emotion: Wonder Director Karthick Naren has picked a sci-fi thriller on the lines of Christopher Nolan’s films to convey the emotion of …

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3 years, 5 months ago

Mani Ratnam says he prefers producing films over direction at Navarasa global fan meet

India Today

As Navarasa is just a few hours away from the grand release, the producers, directors, actors and the entire crew got together for a global fan meet. HERE'S WHAT THE CREW OF NAVARASA SAID: When asked if it was easy producing and assembling a project like Navarasa, Mani Ratnam said, "It was a pleasure doing the film. Recalling their old …

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3 years, 6 months ago

Suriya and Pragya Martin's pic from Navarasa goes viral, film to release in August

India Today

Suriya and Pragya Martin will play lead roles in Gautham Menon's short film titled Guitar Kambi Mele Nindru. SURIYA AND PRAGYA'S PIC FROM NAVARASA Director Gautham Menon had earlier shared a sneak-peek of his short film with Suriya. Guitar Kambi Mele Nindru marks the reunion of Suriya and Gautham Menon after their fallout several years ago. Guitar Kambi Mele Nindru …

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3 years, 7 months ago

PC Sreeram reveals Navarasa will release on Netflix this August, deletes tweet later

India Today

On June 4, cinematographer PC Sreeram took to Twitter to share a glimpse of Netflix anthology Navarasa. Along with the photo, Sreeram also shared another photo that hinted at Navarasa's release. PC SREERAM REVEALS NAVARASA'S RELEASE DATE Mani Ratnam and Jayendra Panchapakesan are jointly bankrolling the anthology, Navarasa, which consists of nine short stories. Cinematographer PC Sreeram, who works on …

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3 years, 8 months ago

Gautham Menon to play a cop in Vetri Maaran's Viduthalai. Details here

India Today

Director Gautham Menon has been roped in to play a pivotal role in Vetri Maaran's upcoming film, Viduthalai. GAUTHAM MENON JOINS VIDUTHALAI TEAM For the past few years, Gautham Menon has been doing important roles in his and other directors' films. Now, reports suggest that the Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada director has been roped in to play an important role in …

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3 years, 10 months ago

Samantha thanks Gautham Menon, Naga Chaitanya and fans on 11-year anniversary. Watch

India Today

Samantha is overjoyed as she completed 11 years in cinema. Today is extra special for her as her debut film Ye Maaya Chesave, in which she was paired opposite Naga Chaitanya, completed 11 years of release. Samantha took to Instagram to share a video, in which she thanked director Gautham Menon of Ye Maaya Chesave, Naga Chaitanya, Manjula Ghattamaneni and …

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3 years, 11 months ago

20 years of Gautham Menon: An interview with the filmmaker on his movies, romance and everything in between

The Hindu

Gautham Vasudev Menon is a pop-culture phenomenon. Anyone — and I mean anyone — can approach us with a script and I'd love to see if I can work with them.” Collaborations and changing perspective But why would a seasoned filmmaker like Gautham direct a newbie’s script? However, he does call wife Preethi his “biggest critic” and that every film …

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3 years, 11 months ago

Simbu and Gautham Menon to collaborate again

The Hindu

Actor Silambarasan aka Simbu and Gautham Menon are set to collaborate again for a new film, to be produced by Ishari K Ganesh of Vels Film International. “On this auspicious Day, #VelsFilmInternational Elated to announce a collaboration with dear @SilambarasanTR_ & director @menongautham for a film beginning very soon from a really brilliant script. Simbu also posted, “Happy as always …

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‘Dune: Part Two’ review, Gulzar interview

‘Joshua: Imai Pol Kaakha’ movie review: Gautham Menon loses the plot — hook, line and sinker — in this chaotic mess

'Just a few more days': Dhruva Natchathiram postponed last minute

Gautham Menon interview: How ‘Dhruva Natchathiram’ pushed him to the very edge, and why he’s stronger for it

Interview: Sundeep Kishan says the gangster drama movie ‘Michael’ has changed him as an actor and a person

Gautham Menon calls Ekk Deewana Tha a 'mistake': 'I shouldn't have done that'

'I don’t know if RRR is Oscar material, honestly', says director Gautham Menon

Gautham Menon reacts after journalist mistakes him for Mani Ratnam, fan says: 'No words to explain presence of mind'

‘Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu’ movie review: Simbu and Gautham Menon are superb in this very ordinary gangster drama

VTK Trailer: Manoj Bajpayee narrates the gripping tale of Silambarasan aka STR starrer | WATCH

Silambarasan Resumes Shooting For Pathu Thala, Shares Stills From The Sets

Vikram trends on Twitter after posing for picture with Gautham Menon. Here's why

Gautham Menon To Make A Romantic Film With Tamil Comedy Icon Vadivelu

Arpudham Fame Raghava Lawrence in Gautham Menon’s Vendu Thaninathu Kaadu?

Silambarasan begins shooting Gautham Menon's Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu in Tiruchendur

Navarasa actors Parvathy Thiruvothu, Gautham Menon, Siddharth weigh in on their complex characters in Netflix Tamil anthology

Navarasa Review: Mani Ratnam's Netflix anthology on 9 emotions is a mixed bag

Mani Ratnam says he prefers producing films over direction at Navarasa global fan meet

Suriya and Pragya Martin's pic from Navarasa goes viral, film to release in August

PC Sreeram reveals Navarasa will release on Netflix this August, deletes tweet later

Gautham Menon to play a cop in Vetri Maaran's Viduthalai. Details here

Samantha thanks Gautham Menon, Naga Chaitanya and fans on 11-year anniversary. Watch

20 years of Gautham Menon: An interview with the filmmaker on his movies, romance and everything in between

Simbu and Gautham Menon to collaborate again